Hymera Christmas Notes and Local Social News
Twelve days before Christmas Rev Robbins and Rev Julian show progress Ed Richardson recovers from a sore foot A new birth to Mr and Mrs Harry Merrill Herman Funkhouser resigns at Why and weighs coal at mine 32 Naomi Mahan and Herman Funkhouser visit with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Williams Thanksgiving at Vincennes for Jess Reynolds family Reynolds sick at home Harry Marlow visits Jim in Marshall Henry Gilchrist in Paris Mrs Henry Julian visits Vincennes Wm Driver and R G Jackson host Mrs C C King and sister Berie and Lucile Wheat visit Dr Thralls Born to Mr and Mrs Wiley Skinner a boy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Robbins
Julian
Ed Richardson
Harry Merrill
Herman Funkhouser
The
Why
Naomi Mahan
Lloyd Williams
Jess Reynolds
Vincennes
Burt Barcus
Mr. Reynolds
Harry Marlow
Marshall, Il
Jim
Henry Gilchrist
Paris
Mirs
Henry Julian
Wm. Driver
Linton
R. G. Jackson
C. C. King
Bell Strahle
Coalmont
Berie
Lucile Wheat
4Hdwardsport
R. T. Thralls
Foley Kidney Pills Promised to Aid Elderly Health
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills help elderly people tone and strengthen kidneys and bladder and regulate action. Testimonial from John Mc Masters of Streator Illinois says he feels better and stronger. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
John McMasters
Streator
Ill
Foley Kidney Pills
Joe K. Smock & Son
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 Elected Officers in Ceremony
Jerusalem chapter No. 81 R A M elected officers Thursday night Dirrelle Chaney H P W E Aydelotte K John Ersinger S James M Lang treasurer M A Haddon secretary Ransom Akin C of G Win S Bicknell P S E F Walker R A C Don Cochran G M 3d V W L Sisson G M 2d V Paul Higbee G M 1st V Joe T Akin trustee for three years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Dirrelle Chaney
H. P
W. E. Aydelotte
John Ersinger
James M. Lang
M.A. Haddon
Ransom Akin
Win S. Bicknell
P. S
E. F. Walker
Don Cochran
G. M. 3d V
W. L. Sisson
G. M
Paul Higbee
Joe T. Akin
Sullivan Council Officers Named for R S&S Lodge
Sullivan Council No 73 R and S and S last night announced officers including W E Aydelotte as T I M T W D Hutchison D I M Dir relle Chaney P C W James M Lang treasurer M A Haden recorder John Er singer C of G Win S Bicknell C of C Ward Griffith steward N H Davis sentinel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Council No
W. E. Aydelotte
T. W
Mother seeks pardon for son who embezzled funds
Mrs. Alice Rice of Dugger appeared before the state pardon board in Indianapolis to request clemency for her son Charles Rice. He was sentenced June 15, 1911, to two to fourteen years for embezzling $40 while manager of the Claypool Hotel pool room in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rice
Dugger
State Pardon Board
Indianapolis
Charles Rice
Rice
Claypool
Foot-Ease Shoe Comfort Ad From 1838
Historic advertisement promoting Allen's Foot-Ease to fit smaller shoes by shaking into patent leather and new shoes. Claims relief for tight footwear, with a 25 cent price and free sample offer. Sold widely with address in Le Roy New York 1838.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
le Roy
N. Y
Mrs Alex McIntosh Dies After Illness
Mrs. Alex McIntosh wife of Scott Hardware Company executive Alex McIntosh died last night at her South Courtstree home after an extended illness with kinder trouble. She is survived by her husband and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McIntosh
The
Scott Hardware Company
South Courtstree
Real Estate Venture for M A Haddon after Firm Split
M A Haddon dissolves ties with Hawkins Haddon Bailey and plans to start his own real estate and abstract business. He will operate independently in the field, handling property deals and title work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Haddon
Hawkins, Haddon & Bailey
Greene County Medical Society Banquet at Linton Tomorrow
The Greene County Medical Society will hold a banquet at Linton tomorrow evening with many physicians from the county expected to attend.
British baronet works as janitor in New York
A British baronet is employed as a janitor in New York while pursuing quiet restoration of his estate, reflecting a rare personal pivot from aristocratic life to everyday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tnden Dayton Journal
Mother's Day Powders Claim Quick Relief for Children
Advertisement notes Mother Day's Sweet Powders for children ease colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Sold by druggists 25 cents with free samples by mail from Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Day
Allen
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Local Social Notes From Farnsworth Area
Fine weather continues as residents visit relatives and share meals. Earl and Mrs. McDaniel of R R No 56 were in Warnsworth Sunday. Cora Butler and siblings from Cass dined with Mrs. Lloyd Wright and family. Mr and Mrs Alva Aismen dined with sister Mrs. Cale Moore and family. Mrs Lucinda Moore and granddaughter Ed- participated in gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McDaniel
R. R. No. 56
Warnsworth
Cora Butler
Near Cass
Lloyd Wright
Alva Aismen
Cale Moore
Irs
Lucinda Moore
Local Notes From Farnsworth Caledonia Area
Miss Margaret Redhead of Shelburn is staying with Mr and Mrs Dan Walters. John Winklepleck Charley Kenady Alva Alsman and Cale Moore visited Andy Alsman's in Greenville Wednesday. Little mining work at Caledonia due to no water. Andy Alsman couple visited Farnsworth Caledonia Saturday. Melissa Smith called on Mrs Line Smith Sunday evening. Oscar Wilson mashed thumb in the mine Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Redhead
Shelburn
Dan Walters
John Winklepleck
Charley Kenady
Alva Alsman
Cale Moore
Andy Alsman
Greenville
Caledonia Mine
Farnsworth
Caledonia
Melissa Smith
Line Smith
Oscar Wilson
Notable Social and Community News From Farmersburg
Farm ersburg notes show visitors from Sullivan visiting the Shoffners. A son was born to Elmer and his wife. Postal workers processed 157 mail bags and 45 registered letters. Local residents Mrs. Anna Butler and Mrs. Jesse Reed are ill. Knights of Pythias hosted a two course supper. Ben Hur lodge box supper attendance was light but enjoyed. Lloyd McMahan and Golda McGlone wed in Carlisle, with the couple to reside there as he works as a telephone operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Shoffner
Sullivan
J. F. Crawford
Elmer King
Jake Heck
Anna
Terry) Butler
Terre Haute
Jesse Reed
Knights of Pythias
Ben Hur
Lloyd McMahan
Carlisle
Golda McGlone
Riley McGlone
LICKS ULLET ITEMS in Bloomington Report
Fragmentary notes cite LICKS ULLET ITEMS in Bloomington with unclear context and missing details about date, participants, or purpose. The readable content suggests a local bulletin or listing but provides no verifiable actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Local notes mix humor and gossip in small town column
Bill Higgins offers to donate five dollars to a preacher if he can sell his old dun mare for fifteen. The widow Bedett flirts with Deacon Perkins amid family strains. Ed Bivins tears pants crossing a barbed wire fence. Neighbors raise funds for a sick baby’s medicine. Miss Perutina Fish visits from Indianapolis and becomes the social highlight. Jim Spivins and Squire Martsock plan a quick wedding for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Higgins
Bill
Bedett
Deacon Perkins
Deacon
Ed Bivins
Bledsoe
Perutina Fish
Indianapolis
Salina Baker
Indiana Avenue
Bayline
Jim Spivins
Miss Fish
Squire Hawkins
Sillum
Squire
Squire Martsock
Carlisle News Notes From The News
Joseph Watson of Carlisle suffered a stroke in the Grand Hotel lobby at Vincennes and was taken to Good Samaritan hospital. His brother James and nephew Paul returned home after visiting him. A series of revival meetings will begin at Bethlehem M E church with Evangelists Leola King and Nettie Springer of Indianapolis preaching over about twelve days. Miss King arrives Sunday morning with Miss Springer arriving Monday. Evening services will be led by Miss King and Rev. S. Reid. Carlisle Lodge No 60 I O O F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Joseph Watson
Good Samaritan Hospital
James Watson
Feelandsville
Paul D. Watson
Joe
Bethlehem M. E
Leola King
Nettie Springer
Indianapolis
Miss King
Carlisle
Miss Springer
Bethlehem
Reid
Carlisle Lodge No. 60
Liabilities and Funds Summary
Ledger shows undivided profits and exchange items, discounts, demand deposits, time certificates, amounts due to banks and trust companies, and reserves for taxes.
Officership Elected For Ensuing Term In Lodge
The lodge has elected officers for the ensuing term. Noble Grand O J Steffy Vice Grand Frank Corbin Recording Secretary Charles Lis man Financial Secretary Roy Mc Cormick Treasurer Jess Wiggs Trustee Arch Deiss Installing Officer C A Schu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand
O. J. Steffy
Frank Corbin
Charles Lisman
Roy McCormick
Jess Wiggs
Arch Deiss
C. A. Schu
Sullivan Plans Big Red Cross Campaign
City clubs and organizations launch a systematic drive to sell Red Cross seals. A 14 000 seal consignment was placed on sale last week led by Mrs. O B Harris with multiple committees from W C T U, Women’s club, missionary societies, Progres sive club, J J club and local schools coordinating the effort to make Sullivan a banner city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
O. B. Harris
Sullivan
W. N. Thompson
EB. G. Carrithers
Community Groups Gather for Local Meetings
Local clubs and associations listed include Misses Hull and Lyons with the Merchant's association, Friday Afternoon club, Mrs. Mont Getty, Tuesday Thimble Club, Mrs. James M. Lang, Ben Hurlodge, Mrs. F. M. Cunningham, Woman's Relief corps, Mrs. O. H. Crowder, and bill Joseph B. Lacey with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joseph B. Lacey
Misses Hull and
Lyons
Merchant’s Association
W. A. Thompson
Mont Getty
James M. Lang
Ben Hurlodge
F. M. Cunningham
Woman’s Relief Corps
O. H. Crowder
Notice to Bidders on Stationery Sullivan County Indiana
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 12 noon on Saturday December 28 1912 for furnishing stationery to county officers for the year ending December 31 1913 per specifications on file in the Auditor’s office. Dated December 4 1912 signed William S Bicknell Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Bicknell
George W. Ellis
Buff & Stratton
Sullivan Circuit
Campbell
Henry Campbell
Devisees
James Campbell
Hager
Jacob H. Hager
William Od. Griswold
Christopher N. Snider
Daugherty
William Daugherty
Strain
John Strain
McClary
John McClary
John McCary
State of
Sulliva County
State of Indiana
Bays Improving at Martinsville Sanatorium
Lee F. Bays, patient at the Martinsville sanitarium, is reported to be improving, with doctors optimistic about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee F. Bays
Martinsville
Ordinance Requiring Trimming of Shade Trees in Sullivan
The city council of Sullivan Indiana enacts shade tree trimming rules. Property owners must keep limbs ten feet above sidewalks and streets. street commissioners may trim trees after five days notice and charge owners. Violators face a fine of one to ten dollars per day, with penalties’ enforcement and repeal of conflicting ordinances. First publication Dec 4 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Sullivan
Indiana
Sullivan Union
J. S. Schroeder
Notice of Insolvency in Ridgeway Estate
In the matter of the estate of John A Ridgeway deceased John W Cooper Administrator. The court found the estate insolvent and ordered settlement. Creditors must file claims for allowance. Sullivan Indiana December 2 1912. First insertion December 4 1912. 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Citizens Trust Company, Admr
John H. Wilson
State of
Indiana
John A. Ridgeway
John W. Cooper
Sullivan
Charles R. Railsback
Notice to County Depositories in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Board of Finance invites proposals from banks to serve as county depositories for two years from January 6, 1918. Proposals must guarantee at least 2 percent on daily balances, 2 1/2 percent on semi annual time deposits, and 3 percent on annual time deposits. Witness dated December 11, 1912 by Auditor Winfield S. Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Finance
Bicknell
Seal
Sullivan Co
Company D Hunt Heads to Terre Haute on Business
Company D Hunt traveled to Terre Haute on Monday for business dealings and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D. Hunt
Terre Haute
Ordinance For Alarms At Sullivan Railroad Crossings
Ordinance No 49 requires all railroad operators within Sullivan to install and maintain modern alarms at crossings on East Jackson South Main East Washington South Court Gray Depot South St Clair streets. Violations incur 5 to 100 dollars fine with each day of noncompliance a separate offense. Dated November 26 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sullivan
Indiana
East Jackson Street
South Main Street
East Washington Street
South Court Street
Gray Street
Depot Street
South St. Clair Street
Carlisle Happenings: Falls and Fire
Mrs. Isabel Wallace aged 60 fell from her porch on Monday and suffered a broken hip. Roy N. Hurst’s residence burned about 10 o clock Monday morning with loss covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Wallace
Roy N. Hurst
Dentist Ad Promises Free Exam and Longstanding Service
An old style dental advertisement from Dr. Linpley offers free teeth examinations and ongoing care. The copy emphasizes past eight years of advertising and requests potential patients to visit to get acquainted and improve dental work.
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Alks
Farmersburg
Carlisle News Notes
F. M. Douthitt
Peoples fFtate Bank
United States Depository
Postal Savings Funds
John T. Hays
J. T. Akin
J. M. Sinclair
J. J. Durham
R. W. Akin
G. R. Dutton
George R. Dutton
Peoples State Bank
Sulivan
County of
I. R. W. Akin
Pepples State Bank
Hinkle C. Hays
J. F. Hoke
W. H., Crowder, JR
Cashier
J. H. Kalley
W. Hi. Burks, Jr
Ass’t Cashier
Sullivan State Bank
Secur
Total Resources
I. W. H. Crowder, Jr
Sullivan State
W. H. Crowner, Jr
Mitton A. Harddon
T. ED. Hoover
Dorcas A. Wilson
First Presbyterian Church of
Board of Home Missions
Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church of the United
Louise Crabb
Elizabeth Lisman
Margaret Smith
Ella King
Louisa Marshall
Claude Cochran
William Cochran
James Cochran
Lida McMillin
Grace Cochran
Susan Cochran
Circuit Court
Cicuit Wware
Clara J. Allen
Vas
Charles R. Ratlsback
DR. Linpley
Dentist
Davis House
Interurban
Wilson Chemical CO
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